The first weekend in Paris was full of sightseeing. The Louvre was definitely a priority.
![The Louvre](https://info.limcollege.edu/hs-fs/hub/74633/file-1075680336-jpg/images/paris_062314.jpg)
There, I saw the great Mona Lisa, but focused on the July Monarchy (a.k.a. Kingdom of France) exhibit. The pieces displayed were from the time of the reign of King Louis-Phillippe I, during the early 1800s. The pieces were truly remarkable.
![July Monarchy (a.k.a. Kingdom of France) exhibit](https://info.limcollege.edu/hs-fs/hub/74633/file-1079209500-jpg/images/paris_062314_2.jpg)
Later, I traveled to the Montparnasse Tower where I saw panoramic views of the city. It was a spectacular view.
![Montparnasse Tower](https://info.limcollege.edu/hs-fs/hub/74633/file-1072384969-jpg/images/paris_062314_3.jpg)